We are unable to consider skilled applicants or student applications for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
This is a critical, high-impact leadership role at Nwando Care, focused on managing a flexible caseload of adults with complex needs across 3-4 Supported Living settings.
You will step into a pivotal leadership position, overseeing a minimum of three different provisions/placements that require specialist focus, ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality care.
People & Provision Management
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Leadership and Supervision: Act as the direct supervisor and Team Leader for relevant frontline teams at your allocated placements.
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Performance and Rosters: Coordinate and work with staff to manage rosters and ensure monthly rotas are prepared, balancing Service User needs with staff availability.
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Skills Development: Lead by example (be visible, accessible, and ready to "roll your sleeves up"). Support and develop the skills and knowledge of leaders and frontline staff to enhance their practice.
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Staffing Support: Respond directly to requests for support when behaviours of concern change and provide specific practice reflections and incident debrief sessions.
2. Quality Assurance & PBS Implementation
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Restrictive Practice Champion: Take the lead on identifying, documenting, and actively eliminating or reducing the use of restrictive practices across your settings in line with policy.
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Audits and Reviews: Carry out observations of practice and undertake necessary assessment work, supporting the overall adherence to Nwando Care’s policies and procedures.
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Safeguarding: Maintain a relentless focus on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support.
Essential Requirements
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Proven Experience: Significant, recent experience as a Team leader or a complex care team leader.
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PBS Understanding: A solid working knowledge and practical application of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) principles and the commitment to least-restrictive practices.
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Operational Skills: Meticulous organisational skills, the ability to manage complex rosters, and excellent staff supervision capabilities.
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Leadership and Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with staff, external professionals, and key stakeholders